Opinionated Science Episode 34: Genetics of Endometriosis, the Birthing Brain and Cancer Vaccines

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Published: September 10, 2021

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In this episode, the Technology Networks team reviews world-leading research into the mechanisms behind endometriosis, a condition that affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age, but often takes a decade to diagnose. There's also a peek into mom's brain during birth and a new cancer vaccine that harnesses similar technology used to create the Oxford–AstraZeneva COVID-19 vaccine.

Opinionated Science is Technology Networks’ homemade podcast, where our team of scientists-turned-journalists cut out the chewy jargon and serve up slices of the most fascinating stories from the world of science. Expect a new Opinionated Science every other Friday.

Read more from this podcast:

A New Drug Target for Endometriosis Treatment?

Designing a Cancer Vaccine Using Oxford University’s COVID-19 Vaccine Tech

The Neuroscience of... Birth

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Meet the Authors

Laura Elizabeth Lansdowne

Managing Editor

Laura Lansdowne is the managing editor at Technology Networks, she holds a first-class honors degree in biology. Before her move into scientific publishing, Laura worked at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and GW Pharma.

Ruairi J Mackenzie

RJ is a freelance science writer based in Glasgow. He covers biological and biomedical science, with a focus on the complexities and curiosities of the brain and emerging AI technologies. RJ was a science writer at Technology Networks for six years. RJ has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Cambridge.

Molly Campbell

Senior Science Writer

Molly Campbell is a senior science writer at Technology Networks. She holds a first-class honors degree in neuroscience. In 2021 Molly was shortlisted for the Women in Journalism Georgina Henry Award.